Summary This is not a virtual/remote position. The selectee will be expected to report to the duty station on a regular recurring basis. This position is located in Cheyenne, WY. We expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. Responsibilities Prepare and process a full range of personnel actions. Request and assemble all required documents for specific actions. Make coding determinations. Check the accuracy of computer-generated actions. Follow up on due dates. Serve as main point of contact for new hires for both on-boarding and off -boarding. Assist supervisors with all actions. Initiate background investigations for all new employees, contractors and volunteers. Perform miscellaneous clerical work in automated HR systems. Provide assistance and advice to staff concerning HR automated systems. Resolve basic pay related questions and problems, including pay setting functions. Provide technical assistants to management and staff concerning HR regulations, policies and procedures. Assist with technical assistance and research for HR and BLM staff . Compile data and reports as required. Manage and update personnel records as needed. Assist higher level specialists with training tasks. Participate in on the job training and compete mandatory training in a timely manner. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Selective Placement Factors: This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element. Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factor(s) will be rated not qualified: An applicant appointed to this position must possess (or obtain within 30 days of entrance on duty) and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position. In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. To qualify for the GS-05, You must have: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 OR 4 years of education above high school OR equivalent combination of experience and education. Specialized experience is defined as: Performing assignments or having received training regarding off ice automation, staffing, and customer service. Maintaining the confidentiality of all sensitive matters. To qualify for the GS-06, You must have a minimum of 52 weeks or one-year specialized experience in the lower grade (GS-05 or equivalent). Specialized experience is defined as: Performing assignments or having received training regarding processing personnel actions, onboarding, and customer service. The work requires a practical knowledge of the rules, regulations, and processes related to Human Resources (HR). Maintaining the confidentiality of all sensitive matters. To qualify for GS-07 You must have a minimum of 52 weeks or one-year specialized experience in the lower grade (GS-06 or equivalent). Specialized experience includes but not limited to providing customer service, researching, applying regulations and instructions, use an automated data base system to input and extract data performing assignments or having received training regarding processing, staffing. The work requires a practical knowledge of the rules, regulations, and processes related to Human Resources (HR). Maintaining the confidentiality of all sensitive matters. As a general rule, education is not creditable above GS-5 for most positions covered by this standard; however, graduate education may be credited in those few instances where the graduate education is directly related to the work of the position. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for all grade levels and positions for which both education and experience are acceptable. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Education If using education to qualify, you must submit copies of all transcripts or a list of college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. See Required Documents section for more information. Additional Information DOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit E-Verify Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/lnteragency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well qualified for the position with a score of 90 or above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information: CTAP or ICTAP Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department of the Interior. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee. The official worksite for the selectee is the duty station identified in this vacancy announcement. The selectee will typically report to this duty location on a regular and recurring weekly basis. The selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. If eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive or Student Loan Repayment.